• Chesapeake Bay Fishing Forecast: Striped Bass Catch and Release, White Perch, and Pickerel Hotspots

  • Dec 12 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Forecast: Striped Bass Catch and Release, White Perch, and Pickerel Hotspots

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  • As of December 12, 2024, the fishing scene in the Chesapeake Bay, particularly around the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas, is showing some promising signs despite the closing of the striped bass season in Maryland waters on December 10th. However, catch and release fishing for striped bass is still allowed.

    ### Tidal and Weather Conditions
    Today, the tidal conditions are as follows: High tide at 5:13 AM with a height of 3.08 feet, low tide at 11:36 AM with a height of -0.16 feet, high tide again at 5:32 PM with a height of 2.29 feet, and low tide at 11:29 PM with a height of -0.39 feet. Sunrise is at 7:08 AM, and sunset is at 4:48 PM. The moon sets at 4:01 AM and rises at 2:26 PM.

    ### Fish Activity
    The fish activity has been somewhat subdued this fall, but there are still pockets of active fish. The Patapsco River has been one of the hotspots, with anglers catching striped bass and white perch. Deep channels in the Patapsco River are holding schools of white perch, mostly found in the 40-50 foot range. Blade baits have been particularly effective for catching both striped bass and white perch, with fish holding close to the bottom.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For targeting striped bass and white perch, umbrella rigs and blade baits are highly recommended. In the tributaries, pickerel have been biting well, especially around docks in the upper reaches of creeks and along shorelines with fallen trees and other structure. For pickerel, consider using lures that mimic baitfish or small jigs.

    ### Hot Spots
    One of the best areas to fish right now is the Patapsco River, particularly along the main river channel edge and deep channels. Another hotspot is the rock piles at the Bay Bridge and the ledges along the shipping channel on the main stem of the Bay. For those targeting pickerel, the Magothy River has been producing a good bite with the colder temperatures.

    ### Recent Catches
    Yesterday, anglers reported catching a few striped bass and several white perch in the Patapsco River using blade baits. Pickerel action has been consistent in the tributaries, with anglers in the Magothy reporting a good number of catches.

    Overall, while the striped bass season has ended, there are still plenty of fishing opportunities in the Chesapeake Bay, especially for those interested in catch and release or targeting other species like pickerel and white perch.
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